This is the Delco R-1231A Radio, a highly collectable and small tabletop 5-tube radio from 1948.It features the ‘Ribbon Candy’ vertical grill highlight, and looks great with the gold speaker grill behind it.The dark brown case is in nice condition, with just a few very small hard-to-see small shallow surface scratches on the top of the case, which you have to look for under bright light, and some color variation (fading?) on the top which might have to do more with the age of the radio than any defect. The cabinet has no cracks or defects other than these minor blemishes, and as you can see in the photos it displays beautifully with its clear lens over the internally lit gold dial. I think you will be very happy with it! I’ve been having second thoughts about selling it after reassembly, so you might want to buy it now!Electronically the radio works and plays well, as I have just recapped it, replacing all electrolytic and paper capacitors, the power cord, and installing an under chassis fuse for safety. Tubes were also checked, the volume control cleaned, and the radio plays well after a minor alignment. This plug-and-play unit would make an excellent gift for anyone who enjoys and appreciates tabletop radios of yesteryear.This unit’s serial number is 63480Unit specified to operate on 105-125 volts AC or DC, 50 to 60 cycles, and rated at 35 watts. Tube Compliment is 12SA7, 12SK7, 12SQ7, 50L5GT and 35L5GT.PLEASE ASK US ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS UNIT PRIOR TO BIDDING SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS!Unit measures only 8-3/4 inches wide by 5-3/4-inches high by approximately 6-1/2 inches deep.Total shipping costs will be based on the actual packaged weight (plus insurance) to your zip code. Unit weighs about 5.4 pounds unpacked - shipping weight will be 8 pounds, from zip code 44133. There is a modest reserve on this very clean unit, and a very attractive ‘buy it now’ price! Aside from this beauty, we plan to post some other vintage tube radios, vintage radio broadcast equipment and parts as time allows, so please check back for our upcoming auctions! ___________________The free shipping option is for the "Buy it Now" buyers within the continental USA only, all other domestic shipping will be based on shipping weight of 8 pounds from zip 44133. International shipping will be based on shipping calculator, but please confirm actual shipping cost prior to bidding.
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